The group recorded the song "Lies In Your Eyes" for use for the Vision Quest soundtrack. Madonna and Patrick Leonard listened tot he track but decided not to record it. The demo is circulating amongst collectors as a Madonna track, however it was never recorded my Madonna.
Give Me
I Level Lyrics
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You had it saving up for me
But I had to keep my cool, I just had to let it be
But now that you're grown
I'm sure you must have known
That the birds and the bees
Do the wrong thing in the trees
Oh give me what you can't get back
So give me, yeah give me
Oh give me what you can't get back
So let it go, there's no way, no one will know
It will never show, unless you tell them so
So let the secret stay, it's always been this way
'Cause I'm about to say, you got to give it up today
So give me, yeah give me
Oh give me what you can't get back
So give me, come on and give me girl
Give me what you can't get back
You got to give it all to me girl
You got to give it all today
You got to give it all to me girl
You got to give it all today
When you were in school
You had it saving up for me
But I had to keep my cool, I just had to let it be
But now that you're grown
I'm sure you must have known
That the birds and the bees
Do the wrong thing in the trees
So give me, yeah give me
Oh, give me what you can't get back
In "Give Me" by I Level, the lyrics tell a story of two people who had a past together, and now the man is asking the woman to give him something that she can't get back. In the first verse, the man recalls how the woman had something saved up for him when they were in school, but he had to keep his cool and not act on it. Now that they are grown, he believes that she knows that they should act on their feelings. The second verse is focused on the secret between them and how no one knows about it. The man tells the woman that she should give in to their feelings because no one will find out. Finally, in the chorus, the man asks the woman to give him what she can't get back, emphasizing that this is the time for them to act on their feelings.
The lyrics of "Give Me" sound straightforward, but there is an underlying message. The song talks about how sometimes love can be unfulfilled or put on hold, and when the opportunity arises, people should act on it. The song highlights the concept of living in the moment and not lingering on the past. The message is clear: if you want something, go for it.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were in school
Back when we were younger
You had it saving up for me
You were interested in me and saving something for me
But I had to keep my cool, I just had to let it be
I couldn't act on it, I had to remain calm and wait
But now that you're grown
Now that we're older
I'm sure you must have known
You're aware of what's going on
That the birds and the bees
Sexual activity
Do the wrong thing in the trees
It's something done privately
So give me, yeah give me
So I'm asking for
Oh give me what you can't get back
Something that once given, can't be replaced
So let it go, there's no way, no one will know
Don't worry about it; it's private and nobody will find out
It will never show, unless you tell them so
It will stay hidden unless you reveal it
So let the secret stay, it's always been this way
Let's keep it a secret; it's been like this for a while
'Cause I'm about to say, you got to give it up today
I'm asking you to give it to me now
So give me, come on and give me girl
I'm still asking you to give it to me
You got to give it all to me girl
I want everything you have to offer
You got to give it all today
I want it now; not next week, not tomorrow, today
Writer(s): Duncan Bridgeman, Jo Dworniak, Sam Jones
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Lando CalrisiaN
Lemme tell you, those of us who grew up in the NYC area/Tri-state area back in the late 70s into 80s were SO blessed to get the AMAZING music that shaped our lives. WOW!! I would never trade it!
Carla Ramos
Me!!! I was right there! Love it! My hubby and I do a disco/dance podcast on this music! Super cool
Robin Da boogiedownbx
Omg cldnt agree more we still are all together all these years n have parties n get our funhouse on lol we r a blessed Bunch ☮️❤️🎼forever
Smegmɑ
you guys are the original gangsters!
Gregory Stella
I agree 100!!!!!! Growing up in Brooklyn
Matthew Boren
Color will always bring and sprout the spirts.. and this jam represents those days.. so much inspired..
FAIRNORTH 2
THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST SONGS OF THE EARLY SUMMER MONTHS OF 1981 !!!! SENSATIONAL !!!!
Joel Young
Yeah I remember this . Summer and Fall 1982. I was 19. 40 years later at age 59 this songs brings back memories of the last few years of life before the weight of Adulthood came crashing thru. NYC in the House. A stable of WBLS, KISS FM & WKTU. No need to say more.
Ivelisse(Evie) Salinas
I'm 59yo too. Many memories. Love this song.💜. WKTU my station with Paco.
Rockford 2010
British funk. Soulful medley over a serious tight rhythm And that bass! Perfection